Adapted from Lillian Hellman's memoir "Pentimento," about the real-life experiences of her friend Julia, who helped Jews in the 1930s escape from Nazi Germany with Hellman's financial help.
Premiere, 11/01/2005, p.120-121, "[T]he chemistry between the leads is deliciously palpable."
New York Times, 10/03/1977, p.40, "...[Fonda and Redgrave] are marvelous and true..."
Title Note
"Julia" was Meryl Streep's screen debut.
Additional cast: Dora Doll & Elisabeth Mortensen (Train Passengers) and Susan Jones (Young Lillian).
Color by DeLuxe.
Release Note
DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: (unspecified) - English
DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: (unspecified) - English
Product Notes
The story of a friendship between two women and their anti-Nazi efforts during World War II. Though purportedly a true story about Lillian Hellman, her involvement was proved to be untrue by the actual Julia after the film came out. Still great. Streep's debut. Academy Award Nominations: 11, including Best Picture, Best Director. Academy Awards: Best (Adapted) Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress--Vanessa Redgrave, Best Supporting Actor--Jason Robards.
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